Randall C. Schopfer, 74

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Randall C. Schopfer, 74, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 4:50 pm, Thursday, March 3, 2011 at his home in Ellis Grove, Illinois.

He was born to William E. and Clementine (nee: LaBrier) Schopfer on January 20, 1937 in Ellis Grove, Illinois.

He married Sophia A. Vanover on December 21, 1985 in Chester, IL. She preceded him in death on January 26, 2009.

Randall was a farmer.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Ellis Grove, IL.

Survivors: 1 Step-son: Joseph (Vicki) Sievers Slidell, LA; 2 Sisters-in-law: Bertha (Charles) Caron Evansville, IL, Bonnie Kaster Chester, IL; 2 Step-grandchildren: Aaron Sievers Slidell, LA; Andrew Sievers Slidell, LA; Special Friends: Jamie Fondaw Chester, IL, Harold Brake Chester, IL; 6 Cousins; Many Nieces, Nephews and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents and wife - Sophia

Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Ellis Grove, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Bill McCluskey

Interment: Ellis Grove Cemetery

Ellis Grove, Illinois

Visitation: Wednesday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am at First Baptist Church, Ellis Grove, Illinois

Memorials: First Baptist Church, Ellis Grove, IL or Grace Church Ministries, Chester, IL

Arrangements were handled by Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home in Chester, IL

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